Chargers Draft Mesidor, Fortify Pass Rush

It's April 26, I'm Corey with the story.

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The Los Angeles Chargers hit the 2026 NFL Draft, ready to build for a deep playoff run,

snagging eight players total after trading back, twice to grab extra picks from their

original five.

Their first election came at number 22 overall.

Past Russia, Akeem Messidor out of Miami, a 25-year-old beast expected to jump right,

in and disrupt.

Ambassador shared a nasty front with Rubin Bain Jr. back in Miami, who went 15th to Tampa

Bay.

Chargers lost O2F-08 in free agency to Washington, but they still roll with 2025 sack

leader, Tuley Tweet below two's 13 takedowns, and resigned vet Khalil Mac to a one-year

deal worth $18 million.

Both Tweet below two and Mac got contracts ending after 2026, sparking talk about the

future.

Tweet Palatu's market value sits around 18.7 million a year, yet no extension yet from

GM Joe Hortes, who plays it close to the Veston, big money.

Messidor steps in as the next gen piece, perfect to learn under Mac and pair with Tweet Palatu,

especially on third downs under new DC, Crystal Leary.

If they don't lock up the homegrown talent, he could anchor the rush by 2027.

His early snaps for Messidor to show why the bolts bet on him, setting up that past

rush for years ahead.